Ciao Eli

Italian Lessons in Melbourne

Italian lessons that feel like a chat with a friend.

One-on-one and small group lessons with Elisabetta Chiavaroli, a native Italian speaker teaching real, everyday Italian for travel, family and the simple joy of a new language.

Elisabetta Chiavaroli, Italian teacher in Melbourne

Ciao, sono Elisabetta!

Your Italian teacher

Chi Sono · About Elisabetta

Native to Tuscany. Teaching from the heart in Melbourne.

Ciao and welcome! I'm a native Italian teacher from Tuscany, the heart of Italy and the birthplace of the Italian language. Growing up surrounded by Italian language, culture, history and art gave me a deep love for my country, which I now enjoy sharing with my students here in Australia.

I studied Communication and Journalism at the University of Florence, then completed a Master's degree in Digital Humanities at the University of Siena. After moving to Australia, I turned that passion into a career teaching Italian. For over five years now, I've taught adults and teenagers alike, including Year 11 and 12 students working towards their best possible ATAR.

One of my favourite moments is a student's very first real conversation in Italian: watching them evolving from knowing just a few words to using them in a conversation to express themselves. For me, teaching is about so much more than grammar and vocabulary - a language opens a window into a different culture, and I learn something new from every student I meet!

I'd love to help you discover not just how to speak Italian, but how to see a little more of the world through Italian eyes.

Quick facts

  • Native Italian speaker, born and raised in Tuscany
  • Teaching in Melbourne for over 5 years
  • Lessons for beginners, travel, advanced conversation (and grammar), culture & VCE
  • B.A. Communication & Journalism (Uni. of Florence) · M.A. Digital Humanities (Uni. of Siena)
  • Working with Children Check (WWCC) certified

Lezioni · Lessons

Find the way of learning that suits you.

Italian for Everyone

All Levels

Learn Italian in a way that feels right for you.

Whether you're just starting or building on what you already know, lessons are tailored to your level, your goals and the way you learn best. We'll work on grammar, speaking, listening and reading, with a strong focus on communication.

$70 / class 10-class package: $600

Italian for Travel & Conversation

For Travellers

Get ready to enjoy Italy beyond "Un cappuccino, per favore".

Through fun and realistic exercises, we'll practise everyday situations you might experience while travelling or out and about. You will take away plenty of "consigli pratici" to help you feel confident speaking Italian.

$70 / class 10-class package: $600

Italian for School

Years 7–10

A friendly space to learn, practise and enjoy Italian.

These lessons support the school curriculum, revising class topics and building confidence. There will be plenty of room for conversation practice, games and creativity along the way.

$80 / class 10-class package: $700

Italian for Senior Students

Exam Preparation

Feel prepared and confident in your Italian!

Designed for Year 11 and 12 students, with focused support for written and oral exams tailored to your school program. This 10-class package includes 10 written exercises with prompts and feedback specifically designed for VCE students.

$90 / class 10-class package: $800

Can't find what you're looking for?

Maybe you're a university student, learning Italian for work or business, or you have a more specific goal in mind. Get in touch and let's find the right approach for you.

Get in Touch

Come Funziona · How it Works

Three simple steps to speaking Italian.

Elisabetta teaching an online Italian lesson from her desk Elisabetta preparing notes for an online Italian lesson

01

Free 30-minute chat

Not sure where to start? Let's meet for a free, no-obligation chat about your goals and what you're looking for.

02

We build your plan

A lesson plan shaped around your pace, your interests and your schedule.

03

Start speaking

Real conversation from lesson one, no dusty textbooks and no pressure.

Good to Know

Flexible packages

Every 10-class package is valid for 6 months from the date of purchase, giving you plenty of flexibility to fit lessons around your schedule.

Learning with someone else?

A class for two people can also be arranged. It's a fun way to learn and practise together.

What Students Say

A few words from the classroom.

"I took online lessons with Elisabetta for almost the entire last year of high school (Year 12 ATAR). Having never been to Italy, she helped me a lot to improve my Italian, always organising lessons according to my school schedule. Thanks to her support, I achieved excellent results, with high grades, and ended up among the best students in my state. Highly recommended!"

Nivya

Year 12 ATAR Student

Originally written in Italian

"My daughter age 11 had Italian lesson with Elizabetta for 1 year now, scoring high distinction at school and have great interest in learning as the lessons was fun and creative. Highly recommended tutor."

Neil

Parent of Year 6 Student

"Elisabetta is an exceptional tutor: patient, kind, and bubbly. Throughout the year, she helped me build confidence in preparation for my VCE Oral Exam and consistently supported me in improving my writing skills and grammar. Thanks to her guidance, my SAC scores increased, and my understanding of Italian grew significantly. I always looked forward to our lessons."

Natalie

VCE Student

"Elisabetta has been my Italian teacher for 2 years. She is an excellent teacher, reliable, funny, encouraging and creates interesting lessons. She also has organised events for her students, una festa al fine dell'anno e notte di cinema Italiana. Sono stato molto felice di imparare con lei. E a Elisabetta... prometto di fare i compiti!"

Steven

Student, 2 years

"Elisabetta teaches with full energy and fun, and is a very practical teacher: she communicates and teaches mainly in Italian. That's how my children have learned from her, both face to face and online. We've had Elisabetta teaching our son since the end of 2022, and our daughter has now started lessons with her too."

Vonesili

Parent of two students

"Eli quickly establishes a great rapport and creates a welcoming environment for her students. Her guidance has significantly boosted my confidence in speaking Italian. Before my trip to Italy, she focused on improving my conversational proficiency, allowing me to feel confident interacting with locals. I highly recommend Elisabetta to anyone looking to learn Italian."

Taylah

Travel & Conversation Student

"Eli has been teaching me Italian for four years. As I knew nothing when I began, she has literally taught me everything I know. Eli is a patient, fun and reliable person, and a thoughtful, knowledgeable and experienced teacher. She is always happy to modify her teaching plan to respond to the student: on some weeks we focus on grammar, on other weeks we just have a chat."

Ben

Student, 4 years

"Taking lessons with Elisabetta has been the absolute best decision for me and my Italian studies at university. Right away Elisabetta is warm and personable, and truly cares about tailoring lessons to how and what you want to learn. Beyond being a native speaker, she is also fluent in the ins and outs of grammar and explaining why the language works the way it does. The best!"

Meg

University Student

Melbourne, VIC · Lessons online and in person

Pronti?
Ready when you are.

Send a message and tell me a little about yourself: your goals, your schedule, your level. I'll get back to you to organise your first lesson.

Prefer email? Reach out directly at info@ciaoeli.com.au